Ba'corn Cheese Corn
Chef John lightens up this ba'corn cheese corn recipe, keeping the signature stringy, broiled, cheesy top of this Korean bar food favorite gratin.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Cook bacon in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until almost crisp and fat rendered, 7 to 8 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Thoroughly drain thawed corn in a colander. Add ½ corn to the skillet with bacon; cook and stir until kernels just start to turn golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green onions, jalapeños, and garlic; cook until vegetables start to soften and sweeten, 3 to 4 minutes. Tilt skillet; drain off some fat, using a paper towel to soak it up.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Season vegetables with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir in cream and bring to a boil. Stir in remaining ½ corn; cook until heated through. Off heat, stir in about ⅔ each Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses to combine; top with remaining ⅓ each Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses and pinch cayenne pepper.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Broil in the preheated oven until heated through and top is browned, 5 to 10 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (10 servings total)